Kristen Stewart Roasts ‘Twilight’s Corniest Lines, Including ‘Where You Been, Loca?’
When Twilight premiered in 2008, expectations were high, but the movie exceeded them, instantly becoming a box-office juggernaut. Twilight set the record for the biggest opening weekend for a female-directed film, grossing $69.6 million in the U.S. in those first few days. Eventually, it grossed over $400 million worldwide.
In hindsight, the Twilight franchise is a fascinating mix of nostalgia, comedy, and concern, especially among younger fans and critics revisiting it today. While the romantic Vampire fantasy still has a huge fanbase and cultural footprint, many people look back at certain scenes and messages through a very different lens.
Kristen Stewart doesn’t hold back as she addresses ‘Twilight’s corniest lines
Several moments from the franchise’s five films have become internet gold, often memed, mocked, or lovingly roasted. Moments that drove teens wild are now making viewers laugh out loud.
Fans are revisiting an interview Kristen Stewart gave with Amanda Hirsch of the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. The pair laugh and reflect on Twilight‘s cringiest lines and moments. Hirsch brings up Jacob’s famous line, “Where you been, loca?” delivered by teen heartthrob Taylor Lautner. Stewart responds, “Yeah, what is that?!” Maybe it’s in the book?”
Fans of Reddit commented on the funniest lines from Twilight. One wrote, “Where the hell have you been, loca” will never be not iconic.” Another commented, “I’m glad Stewart can look back and laugh at herself, while we all do the same.”
Stewart explained that many “idiosyncratic” lines in the movies are directly from Stephenie Meyer’s book series, including the iconic “You better hold on tight, spider monkey.” Stewart told Hirsch that she struggled to deliver some lines entirely because she was “so embarrassed.”
Stewart said she was supposed to call Lautner’s character “biceps” as a nickname. “Hey, Biceps! Like that?” Hirsch clarified. The Love Lies Bleeding actress said, “Yeah. Oh god … Yeah, it’s bad.”
Another famous Twilight quote, when Edward (Robert Pattinson) says Bella is like his “own personal brand of heroin,” has been called “the most intense declaration of teenage love ever.” Edward sparkling like a diamond in sun has become a TikTok favorite for edits. Many call it a “fever dream” of a movie and “one long red flag.”
‘Twilight’ also promoted concerning themes about romance and relationships
A lot of modern viewers say the franchise unintentionally promotes some questionable ideas about love. Edward watching Bella sleep was once viewed as peak romance. Now, the same fans find it very stalkerish. Possessiveness seems to equate to love for Edward. His controlling behavior could now be labeled as toxic and a bad example of love for teen girls and boys.
Bella’s identity seems to revolve around Edward as her self-worth seemingly depends on her relationship with the 100-plus-year-old vampire. Let’s not even start about a centenarian dating a teenager.
Many fans say the most uncomfortable moment of the Twilight franchise is Jacob imprinting on Renesmee. Not only did their relationship spark Stewart’s viral line, “You nicknamed my daughter after the Loch Ness monster?!” It also shows a grown man forming a soulmate bond with a baby who is literally minutes old. Even though the story insists imprinting is not initially romantic, the idea of an adult forming an eternal bond with a baby immediately triggers red flags for many.
Regardless of the corny and concerning moments, Twilight remains an undeniable cultural force. Its most over-the-top lines and questionable relationship dynamics have only become more memeable. As Stewart joins fans in poking fun at the saga’s cringiest moments, the franchise continues to evolve from a serious teen romance into something far more entertaining: a nostalgic time capsule.
